Maybe it's just me but, the medallion awards are not the equivalent of a trophy. I believe it was a low cost way of giving more people a chance to bring something home from the biggest shoot they will attend in any year, for many, in their lives. Most of what is pasted above and counted by LS up top is a result of these Medallion Awards.

Maybe I'm wrong about it; if they disappeared I don't think it would be any big deal. What's wrong with it as long as it doesn't cost a material amount?
They aren't program type trophies.

The ATA went from saying that these new categories wouldn't cost the clubs anymore more money..Well guess what...all of these trinkets cost money, and guess where that money comes from?......US... the shooters...

What gets me is that Dr. L only post this to stir the pot with no other agenda. You're a fake and a phony. I would rather hear your nonsense ramblings about your new CG Challenger and how its your next bad ass gun than you trying to attack the ATA.

All those awards is where the extra dollar daily fee increase went to. I agree it becoming WAY TOO MUCH like skeet with all the sub sub this and whatever else they dream up. Whose idea was it to bring Hampton in anyway?

The world of trapshooting is a very interesting place.
I suspect most of the shooters (how many total??)went because they love to shoot and wanted to compete. Money, prizes, awards, trinkets for the most part are just the frosting on the cake. The experience and memories will last longer than anything else and the recognition of shooting ability by your peers is the award with the most meaning for all but the most jaded competitors. I have to guess the ATA decided what they were going to award... I also am sure that those that competed did so for pure enjoyment more than the expectation of money, medals and glory. I read everyones opinions and accept them for what they are... personal opinions.... I am fairly sure that the ATA or any other organization puts on a show they believe the majority of the shooters want. If that proves to not be the case I am pretty sure they will go a different direction....... Larry